Payne Signs Off On Cuba Reciprocity Plan Amid Senate Fight
Representative Payne presents the committee report backing a reciprocity bill with Cuba. The measure aims to protect Cuban sugar while expanding US exports, with eight Republicans for and two against. Democratic amendments for broad revision defeated. The bill would not injure American industry, and would extend reciprocal trade relations with Cuba.
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Roosevelt
Tawney
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Metcalf
California
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Dalzell
Grosvenor
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Richardson
Swanson
McClellan
Nayvs—Tawney
Met
Mr. Tawney
Payne
Twenty Two Men Dead In Tennessee Coal Mine Blast
An explosion of gas and coal dust in the Nelson mine at Dayton Tennessee at 445 pm today killed twenty two workers. Twelve men remained trapped, ten bodies recovered, with several others injured as safety rules and blasting practices are examined.
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Tennessee
Chattanooga
Tenn
Nelson
Dayton Coal and Iron Company
Dayton
James Head
James Riley
Will Prestell
Wiliam Scarborough
Arthur Hughes
George Wafford
Tom Cummings
Henry Gonyon
Lark Hunter
John Harney
Storm wrecks eleven houses of worship injures thirty five
A violent storm in Pittsburg areas caused heavy damage to eleven churches and 35 injuries from a collapsing chimney at Knoxville Presbyterian. Officials warn total injuries may reach sixty with several deaths likely. weather bureau notes wind speeds appeared mild.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Knoxville Presbyterian
St. Peter's
McKee's Rocks
Robinson Run
Frank Ridgeway
Republicans Oppose Cuban Reciprocity Plan Showdown
In Washington on March 31 Republican members who oppose the Cuban reciprocity bill met in W A Smith Michigan committee room with about 30 members from beet sugar states. No formal action was taken but discussions signaled continued floor opposition led by individuals rather than a unified bloc.
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Hairman
Washington
Meee Payne
R. Pave
Cuba
Ways and Means Committee
W. A. Smith
Michigan
Arkansas Senate Hopefuls and State Ticket Listed
In Litue Rock Arkansas March 21 the senatorial picture remains fluid with Clarke supporters claiming counties backing by 44 with 75 assembly members on joint ballot possibly giving a majority. Jones has not given up though no firm bets. results expected after all counties report. The Democratic slate includes Governor Jefferson Davis and several statewide offices with tentative picks for others and congressional races in multiple districts.
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Litue Rock
Ark
Goveror Clarke
Larke
General Assembly
Jones
Senator Jones
Washington
Jefferson Davis
Hope
J. W
Flooded Harriman Reopens 6 Industries as Relief Sought
The Har riman flood recedes and six of twelve flooded plants resume operation. remaining factories expected to restart by Thursday. Damage tallies about 75000 with 65 families affected and five totally destitute. City relief funds and clothing drives aid victims. water rose to 60 feet above low water mark. Oakdale suffered heavy damage including washed out tracks and thirteen houses swept away.
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Harriman
Tenn
Vere
Southern Railway
Oakdale
Cincinnati Southern
Emery River
Southern
Cincinnati Southern Railways
Train service resumes on storm damaged Northeastern line
Traffic returns to normal routes in New Orleans as through trains resume from the east on the Northeastern line. Superintendent Curran reports repaired washed-out track and improved conditions after the recent storm and flood.
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New Orleans
Frsday
Curran
Mississippi Valley
Illinois Central Trains Lag On Flooded Tracks
Trains on the Illinois Central are running again but are delayed due to slow progress over flooded tracks. Officials warn of continued delays as water levels hamper service.
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Illinois Central
Flood Devastates Morgan County Farms and Bridges
Reports from Whartonburg Morgan county show about seven thousand dollars in flood damage. Wolf Creek traveler Brown drowned Friday. Oakdale near Harriman hosts thirty five homeless families with twenty five more needing aid. Harriman officials authorize assistance programs.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Whartburg
Morgan County
Wolf Creek
Brown
Oakdale
Harriman
Claude Hendricks
Ana Urce
Trains Snowbound as Snowblockade Delays Midwest Route
In Williston North Dakota March 36 two eastbound transcontinental trains wait on the sidetrack as a snow blockade between Wheel Rock and White Berth remains. Wind driven snow piles up to 16 feet, with expected clearance tonight allowing trains to reach Minneapolis by Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Count Matsu kata of Japan and party are among guests stranded for Hill wedding with meals charged to the railroad. A cattle car bound for Chicago is unloaded and slaughtered for meat.
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Mr. Hill
Williston
Chicago
Loss of life after storm hits northern Alabama
A Decatur report states flood damage along the Tennessee river as the Louisville and Nashville line remains closed to Nashville. Fisherman Ben Jones his wife and 11 children aboard a Riverton houseboat are missing or drowned. Barber loses life as Flint creek floods. Lightning strikes and many homes swept away. Livestock perishes. nationwide reports of life losses and property destruction continue.
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Birmingham
Ala
Age Herald
Decatur
Louisville
Barber
Flint Creek
Wind and Snowstorm Closes Wires Across Columbus
A terriffic wind and snowstorm ravages Columbus since 6 o clock. Telephone telegraph trolley and electric light wires are reported down citywide. Plate glass windows blown in north and south ends. Storm widespread in Ohio with only minor train delays so far.
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Columbus
Ohio
River rise continues as blocks clear on key line
Chattanooga Tenn March 31 The Tennessee river at this point is still rising but the flood will begin to-mor row. On the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroad traffic is still blocked by wash-outs between Murfreesboro and Tullahoma but the line will be opened by tomorrow. All other railroads have resumed regular schedules.
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Chattanooga, Tenn
Tennessee River
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis
Murfreesboro
Tullahoma
Unusually Low Temperatures Across Ohio Valley
Unusually low temperatures with frosts cause damage across the Ohio valley. High winds sparked numerous fires overnight in this section, many attributed to lightning.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Ohio Valley
First Load of 100 Crosses Scene of Trouble on Northern Pacific
Special Dispatch reports John Griffiths company passengers reach Red Lodge from the east as the first 100 cross the trouble zone on the Northern Pacific. A flood near McKenzie engulfs the railroad as a two mile by ten mile bayou covers tracks. 200 more wait east.
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Standard
Red Lodge
John Griffiths
Northern Pacific
Griffiths
Missouri
Bismarck
Mandan
McKenzie
McKenazie
Wilson
Kimberley
Mendota
Governor Toole Leaves Without Action On Dotson Case
Helena March 31 Governor Toole left Helena without acting on letters and petitions from Attorney Smith of Deer Lodge seeking clemency for Clinton Dotson. He said he would wait for all petitions before replying and noted prior refusals to interfere. Dotson faces execution the following day.
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Board of Education
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Agricultural College
State University
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School of Mines
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Journey Through Blockade Amid Snow and Flood
The party crossed the blockade despite wind and snow with men women and children traveling safely. They left Jamestown unable to take trunks and carried costumes in clothes baskets. Red Lodge is the first stop after the flood with Mandan and Bismarck cancelled.
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Red Lodge
Mandan
Bismarck
Rail service slowly recovering at McKenzie slough
The rail road situation at Bismarck North Carolina shows water in McKenzie slough receding about a foot daily allowing repair work on submerged track to begin within days. Northern Pacific rushes temporary track around the lake with freight traffic hoped within a week. Passengers and baggage are ferried across the lake as the first eastern mail reaches Bismarck after a week.
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N. C
McKenzie Slough
Northern Pacific
McKenzie Lake
Biamarck
Train Brings Delayed Passengers From Williston Arrives
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports a train carrying delayed Wiliston North Dakota passengers reached Great Falls about 4 pm. The group had departed St Paul last Friday. The main line now extends east to Williston per local reports.
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Williston
N. D
St. Paul
Landslide derails two coaches near Richmond Beach
A Great Northern line landslide near Richmond Beach, Everett, blocked an eastbound overland train's rear cars causing a gas pipe rupture and ignition. The fire caused no injuries or further damage.
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Everett
Wash
Great Northern
Richmond Beach
Railway line resumes in North Dakota flood region
A telegram from Great Northern General Manager Ward reports the line to the coast is now open and traffic is gradually returning to normal after flooding in North Dakota.
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St. Paul, Minn
Ward
Great Northern Railway
North Dakota
Pardons Board Frees Helena Man in Larceny Case
The Montana state board of pardons approved Governor Toole’s action remitting a $200 fine for James Gilhooley of Helena. Gilhooley was convicted of petty larceny last fall, sentenced to six months in county jail and $200, and has now served his sentence and been released.
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Standard
Helena
State Board of Pardons
Toole
James Gilhooley
Fire Rages Through Fukui Silk Town Destroys 4000 Homes
In Yokohama reports say a March blaze swept Fukui a silk manufacturing town destroying about 4000 houses and leaving extensive damage across the area. Local authorities mobilize emergency response and assess reconstruction needs.
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Yokohama
Fukui
Census Provision Drafted for Philippine Islands Government Report
Senate committee completed consideration of the Philippine form of government bill and authorized Lodge to report it. The measure requires a census after peace is achieved, detailing inhabitants by name, age, race, literacy, language, schooling and home ownership to assess readiness for permanent popular government across islands and provinces.
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Senate Committee On the Philippines
Philippine Islands
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Philippine Commission
Congress
Abot i
Philippines
General Torrence on Pension Laws
Judge Eli Torrence of Minneapolis reports to the president on the G A R pension committee findings. He says the issue lies in administration and law interpretation, not the laws themselves, and calls for fair handling and removal of fraudulent claims. The pension bureau is under consideration for a new commissioner amid reform push.
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Eli Torrence
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Commissioner of Pensions
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